How to tend a Calathea stromata
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Keep soil moist, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in winter
Sunlight
Like half shade, can take 4-5h moderate light
Soil
Peat mixed with coarse sand soil
Fertilizer
Apply low concentration fertilizers, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and summer
Pruning
Remove dead and yellowish leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Brazil
- Category
- Marantaceae, Calathea
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Foliage plants, sometimes flowers in winter, white flowers
- Flower colors
- Leaf color a mixture of green and dark green stripes